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Pediatric expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including child abuse pediatrics, pediatric neurology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, and pediatric oncology. Some of the most common pediatric expert witness specialties also include neonatology, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, pediatric critical care, pediatric infectious disease, and pediatric gastroenterology. They can opine on the effects of medical malpractice, child abuse or neglect, birth injuries, vaccine-related issues, and childhood diseases.

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Barry David Kussman, FFA(SA), MBBChView profile

ID: 134633

Dr. Barry David Kussman, FFA(SA), MBBCh

Dr. Barry Kussman has 26 years of experience in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology. He earned his MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences. After completing his two internships in General Surgery Internal Medicine at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and his two residencies in Anesthesiology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital...

Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | KentuckyView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | Kentucky

This expert has been practicing for over ten years. He is well educated in Pediatric Surgery, and has hospital privileges at three area children's pediatric centers. He has extensive research experience, and has won numerous honors and awards for both his practice and education. He's part of many professional memberships and committees at the national, state, and institutional level. He is also...

Paul Mackie Parker, FAAP, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 565352

Dr. Paul Mackie Parker, FAAP, FACS, MD

Dr. Paul Parker has over 33 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery. He earned his MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency in Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, he went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Today, this expert is...

Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness | New York

This expert is the Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, as well as the director of congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery and a Calvin F. Barber Professor of Surgery at his institution. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and congenital heart surgery specializing in valve repair and reconstruction, neonatal cardiac surgery, hybrid procedures complex...

Martin Lee Blakely, FAAP, FACS, MD, MSView profile

ID: 715130

Dr. Martin Lee Blakely, FAAP, FACS, MD, MS

Dr. Martin L. Blakely has 23 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Rhodes College, his MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, and his MS in Clinical Research from the University of Texas School of Public Health. He also earned his MMHC from the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. After...

Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | South CarolinaView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | South Carolina

This triple board certified surgeon, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1987. He has completed post graduate training in General Surgery at MUSC. He also obtained additional training in Surgical Critical Care and completed fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,...

Frank Howard Kern, FCCM, MDView profile

ID: 977471

Dr. Frank Howard Kern, FCCM, MD

Dr. Frank H. Kern has 35 years of experience in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. He earned his BS in Animal Biology and Zoology from George Washington University and his MD from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing both an internship and a residency in Pediatrics at the Baylor College of Medicine, he went on to complete another...

Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness | Michigan

This expert is the head of the Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery and the Co-Director of the Congenital Heart Center, at his university. His major clinical interests are in complex congenital heart defect repair. His research interests are in clinical and translational research and are supported by his role as the Co-Founder of the Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and...

Michael Patrick LaQuaglia, FAAP, FACS, FRCS, MDView profile

ID: 1822199

Dr. Michael Patrick LaQuaglia, FAAP, FACS, FRCS, MD

Dr. Michael P. La Quaglia has 36 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery. He earned his BS in Biophysics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and his MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He completed both an internship and a residency in Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a residency in Pediatric Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, as well as fellowships...

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness | Ohio

This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated...

Yonmee Chang, MDView profile

ID: 37992

Dr. Yonmee Chang, MD

This highly qualified expert is board certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. She obtained her BA in biology from New York University before receiving her MD from UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School. She completed internships in internal medicine at Georgetown University and in anesthesiology from the University of Texas. Subsequently, she completed fellowships in pediatric...

Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | New York

This fellowship trained and board certified pediatric surgeon earned his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, and served as the chief resident at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University. He is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Section on Surgery. He has authored more than 30 publications in the realm of pediatric...

Anasseril Easo Daniel, DLFAPA, MBBS, MDView profile

ID: 332

Dr. Anasseril Easo Daniel, DLFAPA, MBBS, MD

Dr. Anasseril E. Daniel has over 49 years of experience in the field of Child and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his MBBS from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child Psychiatry from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert served...

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness | New Jersey

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University as well as a research fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in journals such as the "Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery" and...

Lori Dawn Frasier, FAAP, MDView profile

ID: 3602

Dr. Lori Dawn Frasier, FAAP, MD

Dr. Lori D. Fraiser has 33 years of experience in the field of Child Abuse Pediatrics. She earned her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah and her MD from the University of Utah School of Medicine. After completing her internship and residency in Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Hospital, she went on to complete her fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Harborview Medical Center....

Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness | Maryland

This double board certified Pediatric Surgery expert received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Pediatric Surgery Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Eastern Association for...

Thomas Francis Gleason, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 5934

Dr. Thomas Francis Gleason, FACS, MD

Dr. Thomas F. Gleason has 38 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from Dartmouth College and his MD from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. After completing his residency at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, he went on to complete a fellowship in Adult Spinal Problems at Toronto General Hospital. Today, this...

Liver and Kidney Pediatric and Adult Transplant Surgery Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Liver and Kidney Pediatric and Adult Transplant Surgery Expert Witness | California

This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Residency ad fellowship training were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education: the expert serves on countless medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of...

Rebekah Leigh Martin, MDView profile

ID: 31927

Dr. Rebekah Leigh Martin, MD

Dr. Rebekah L. Martin has 12 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her BS in Animal Biology from Tarleton State University and her MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center- School of Medicine. After completing her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center, she went on to complete a fellowship in...

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness | Rhode IslandView profile

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness | Rhode Island

This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital. He is a member of several medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and postgraduate medical education. He has...

Pediatrics Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a pediatric expert witness in legal proceedings?

A pediatric expert witness provides specialized knowledge about child health and medical care, helping courts understand complex medical issues related to children's health.

What types of cases can a pediatric expert witness contribute to?

Pediatric expert witnesses can contribute to a wide range of cases, including medical malpractice, personal injury, child abuse, product liability, and wrongful death cases.

Are there subspecialties within pediatrics that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, there are many subspecialties in pediatrics such as neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric neurology etc. An expert witness may specialize in any of these areas.

How can a pediatric expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

In a medical malpractice case, a pediatric expert witness can provide insight into standard care practices, evaluate whether appropriate care was given, and assess potential harm done.

Why is it important to have a pediatric expert witness in cases involving children's products?

A pediatric expert witness can provide crucial insights into how children interact with products, identify potential hazards, and determine if the product design is suitable for children.

How does Expert Institute select its Pediatrics expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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